More Thoughts on Dad's Visit with Dr. Lichstein

Well, here are some things I left out of the last blog.

Dr. Lichstein asked why Dad's left side of his mouth was drooping. I said does that mean he had a stroke? Dr. Lichstein asked my Dad to raise his arms up and then he said he didn't think so.

We talked about Dad's itching. Dr. Lichstein asked if Rx cream was doing any good--I said it seemed to work for about an hour. [Looking back, he hasn't scratched as much as he had been doing about a month ago]. I told him he takes claritin for it as well.

I also talked about Hospice as a place for Dad to go to. He said that they don't take Alzheimer patients. But I was only thinking of it as a place for late stages of life (like last couple of weeks?). He wasn't sure of that situation.

I might think of other things. I will try to write them down later.

Dad's Visit with Dr. Lichstein

Dad visited Dr. Lichstein last Thursday.

First of all, Dad weighs 146. He has gradually lost about 10 pounds. I just noticed it recently in the last couple of weeks. I had to replace the large size Depends with medium size.

Dad's BP was 166. Dr. Lichstein did not comment on this during the visit. Later that week at home his BP was 130.

Dad was somewhat apathetic. I think it has something to do with the cold. Though Dr. Lichstein mentioned that Dad probably will gradually becoming more ? this coming year. [not sure what the word is].

Dr. Lichstein told Dad that he was "very expensive", when I mentioned moving to save money. I then mentioned to Dad that he used to tell us that it costs about $100,000 to raise each of us. I asked Dr. Lichstein about Dad living at my house. He also asked (like Justine) whether I could handle the burden of it. He seemed to think the chair lift was okay, though. His sister has one.

I told Dr. Lichstein about the visit to California and he reminded me to tell the airline about using wheelchairs, etc.

Dr. Lichstein renewed Dad's prescriptions. Dad got a flu shot. He also got a blood test, to test thyroid and other things.

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
i assisted him with a shower, sitz bath, back
rub and skin care. Mr Dancys appetite was
at 80% for all meals.He took napps on and
off all day,still feeling tired due to the cold.
i gave him the medication that was here
for his cold.His BP was good 130/78.He is
relaxing by the tv at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
i assisted him in the bathroom before..
breakfast. He slept on and off most of the
evening. His appetite was at 80% for
all meals.He is resting by the tv at this time.
Ilene

''Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at
7:30 am.I assisted him in the bathroom
with a sitz bath,back-rub,skin care and
ear drops. He seems to be feeling much
better today. His appetite was good eating
90% of all meals. We listened to some
opera on tv,i got out a puzzle but he didnt
want to participate. His BP is good,138/80,
at 6:pm.Mr Dancy is watching tv at this
time.

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning.
i assisted him in the bathroom before,
breakfast. Mr Dancy was moving slow today,
he didnt seem to be feeling well.I gave him
the medication for a cold and tonight he is
feeling better.His appetite was good today
eating 90%.He is watching a christmas movie,
at this time. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning
I assisted him with a shower,sitz bath,
back-rub,skin care and ear drops.After
lunch we went for a short walk and Mr
Dancy watched some tv.His appetite was
good eating 90% for all meals.His BP is
also good 130/80.He is relaxing by the
tv at this time. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
after a trip to the bathroom it was time,
for breakfast.We went for a short walk
before lunch.Mr Dancys appetite was good
today,eating 90% for all meals.He is relaxing
by the tv at this time. Ilene

''Thanksgiving Morning''

Hi,Mr Dancy seems to be doing very well,
After rising at 7:30 am i assisted him in
the bathroom with a shower,sitz bath,
back-rub and skin care. His appetite was
good this morning eating 100%. His bp
is good 140/78. He is relaxing by the tv,
watching the parade at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 8:am this morning,
He did not sleep well,getting up off and on
Last night. He had his shower, sitz bath,
Back-rub,ear drops and skin care.After breakfast
He watched some tv and later we got out the
Picture book.His appetite was good eating
100% for all meals. His BP was good 142/78.
He is relaxing by the tv at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
I assisted him in the bathroom before,
breakfast. We went for a short walk before
lunch and later got out a puzzle. Mr Dancys
appetite was good today eating 100% for
all meals. Mr Dancy is relaxing by the tv
at this time. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
I assisted him with a shower, sitz bath,
Back-rub, ear drops and skin care.We
Went for a short walk after breakfast and
Later got out the hidden picture book.
Mr Dancys appetite was good ,eating
95% for all meals. His BP was good ....
136/80. He is relaxing by the tv at this
Time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quiet evening.
His appetite was good eating 100%.
He is getting ready for bed at this time.
ILene

Dad and the Election

A few weeks ago I requested a absentee ballot for Dad. I asked him though what he wanted to vote for Democrat or Republican, I didn't want to assume anything, but I was very glad he said Democrat. He didn't say much else, but he told Dot today that he knew that there had been an election and that the Democrats won. When she asked him who won he said Obama.

This past Friday Dad was not sleepy at all. He wanted to know where his money was and wanted to see a pay statement. I found the bank statement and he was very angry about how the money was being spent, saying he couldn't afford it. I told Bettie that he was wide awake but she still said she wouldn't mind coming in. She was worried it upset me--it did a little, but not as much as she assumed. But I was glad to leave Dad that evening.

Sunday he was very sleepy most of the day. He revived again in the evening, telling me how stupid I was, etc. That he couldn't afford to spend $100,000 a month. Oh well. It does make me think a bit about how I spend the money!

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi Mr Dancy was up at 8:30 this morning,
He did not sleep well last night ,up and
Down most of the night.I assisted him with
A shower,sitz bath,back-rub,ear drops
And skin care.After breakfast we went
For a walk and later worked a small puzzle.
His appetite was good today eating 100%
For all meals.His BP was good 140/80.
He is relaxing by the tv at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
I assisted him in the bathroom before...
Breakfast. We went for a walk before lunch
And later got out a puzzle . Mr Dancy watched
Some tv and took a nap.His appetite was good
Eating 100% for all meals.He is relaxing by
The tv at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
I assisted him in the bathroom with a
Shower, sitz bath,back-rub ,skin care and
Ear drops/His appetite was good eating
100% for all meals.We went for a walk
And got out the hidden picture book.
Mr Dancys bp was good today 138/76.
He is relaxing by the tv at this time.Ilene

''Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
After breakfast we went for a walk and
Later colored a picture in the sea life book.
His appetite was good today eating 100%
For all meals. Mr Dancy is relaxing by the
Tv at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

''Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
I assisted him in the bathroom with a,
Shower, sitz bath ,back-rub and skin care.
After breakfast he watched some tv.His
Appetite was good eating 100% for all
Meals. His bp was good 142/80.Mr Dancy
Is relaxing by the tv at this time. Ilene